Committee focus on sustainable “green” efforts
The Environment & Beautification Committee is continuing to grow and evolve as we focus on not only beautifying the city, but also improving the environment through sustainable or “green” initiatives. By integrating our efforts with other committees, we’ve been able to expand and promote opportunities for all Rotarians to get involved in the community. We’re actively planning at least one spring work day, and likely more. The Environment & Beautification Committee is working with Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. (IDI) in preparing for the traditional Rotary Greenway Mulching Day in the spring, and continues to engage neighborhood organizations in new and ongoing projects as we collaborate with groups like Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and IDI. Our group is continuing to work with the Ransom Place and Flanner Neighborhoods, and is looking forward to building a relationship with the Concord Neighborhood on the near south side as they pursue opportunities to beautify their neighborhood and become more sustainable. The Committee is currently working on replacing the signage of the Rotary Greenway at 10th Street and West Street in order to provide better visibility to motorists and pedestrians. We are also continuing to develop our “Go Green for Rotary” sustainability tips that appear regularly in the email newsletter…if you have a tip you’d like to see published, please let us know.
Our committee has proposed a program for next spring celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day, and promises to be a meeting you won’t want to miss. We’re also always looking for new members, so if you like to help brainstorm, plan, and occasionally get your hands dirty for the benefit of the community you’re welcome to join us. We regularly meet on the 3rd Monday of each month at 4:00 at the Rathskeller Restaurant. Contact our Committee Chair Jeff Mader for more information if you’re interested.
